Hidden edge for flooring finishing

Abstract

This application discloses a flooring edge finish that includes a flexible strip having an adhesive affixed to a top surface of the flexible strip and a hinge, wherein the hinge is a gap or an absence of the adhesive or a lower amount of the adhesive, on a portion of the top surface of the flexible strip, and wherein the flooring edge finish is upwardly foldable along the hinge to bind, protect, and conceal a flooring edge.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 979,583, filed on Feb. 21, 2020, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Carpeting and hard surface flooring can function as beautiful additions to any home or business. The durability and esthetics of the finishing of many of these products need improvement, however. Generally, carpets that are not fitted to a wall have an exposed edge that should be bound to prevent fraying of the carpet fibers and to prevent damage to the carpet backing underneath. Similarly, hard surface flooring can have a ragged and uneven edge, which can be damaged with wear.[0003]Current flooring edge finishing products are ineffectual and unattractive. One method of preventing flooring edge fraying involves stapling the raw edge of the flooring with large metal staples, which is both unsightly and hazardous, as the staples inevitably detach with we...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a special edge finish for flooring that can be folded along a hinge to protect and conceal the edge of the flooring. The finish can be applied consistently and evenly, and it also helps prevent the edge from fraying with wear. The hinge in the finish allows for easy bending and snug application around the edge of the flooring, and the process for adhering the finish is automated, which reduces manufacturing costs. Overall, this edge finish provides a custom or factory finish look while solving the problem of inconsistent application.

Problems solved by technology

Similarly, hard surface flooring can have a ragged and uneven edge, which can be damaged with wear.

Current flooring edge finishing products are ineffectual and unattractive.

One method of preventing flooring edge fraying involves stapling the raw edge of the flooring with large metal staples, which is both unsightly and hazardous, as the staples inevitably detach with wear.

Another method involves stitching the end of a carpet with heavy yarn, which stitching is inelegant and unravels with time.

Furthermore, stitching requires expensive, heavy-duty sewing machines.

Still another method pertains to gluing the edge of the flooring, which application and outcome is messy and displeasing to the eye.

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